Anker’s USB-C hub adds 8 ports to your laptop for just $36
We all wanted thinner, lighter laptops, but we paid the price: fewer ports and capacity. Fortunately, if you’re struggling with a laptop lacking ports, the solution is simple. All you need is something like this Anker 8-in-1 USB-C hub on sale for $36 at Amazon. It’s 28% off its original price of $50 and it has several solid ports.
Simply plug this hub into your laptop’s USB-C port and you’ll immediately have access to 8 useful connections. We start with 4K HDMI for an external monitor, plus two USB-A and one USB-C for players and peripherals. You also get SD and microSD card slots, as well as an Ethernet port for a stable internet connection. Finally, a USB-C power port with 85W passthrough charging so your laptop can stay charged even while this hub is using its USB-C port. Lose nothing, gain everything.
$36 is a great price to pay for an 8-port hub, so it’s worth jumping on if your laptop is short on ports. That said, if you own a high-end laptop with peak performance, you’ll be handicapping yourself with this and would be better off with a proper Thunderbolt dock. For that, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best Thunderbolt docks.
